The Free Land of Owlcadia is a very large, environmentally stunning nation, notable for its ubiquitous missile silos, frequent executions, and national health service. The hard-working, democratic, devout population of 384 million Owlcadians enjoy a sensible mix of personal and economic freedoms, while the political process is open and the people's right to vote held sacrosanct.

The medium-sized government juggles the competing demands of Law & Order, Education, and Administration. It meets to discuss matters of state in the capital city of Port Owl. Citizens pay a flat income tax of 33.8%.

The very strong Owlcadian economy, worth 22.6 trillion Shillings a year, is quite specialized and mostly made up of the Trout Farming industry, with significant contributions from Information Technology and Book Publishing. Average income is 58,839 Shillings, with the richest citizens earning 5.8 times as much as the poorest.

Mathematicians are gathering an infinite number of Owls and typewriters to see if they can recreate the works of Max Barry, student exchange programs are in trouble as everyone wants to leave but no-one wants to come, children are brainwashed at a young age to accept "love and peace!" as a way of life, and displaying impatience in any form lands you a spot on the OIA watchlist. Crime, especially youth-related, is totally unknown, thanks to a well-funded police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Owlcadia's national animal is the Owl, which soars majestically through the nation's famously clear skies.

Owlcadia is ranked 296,218^th in the world and 450^th in Edoca for Largest Insurance Industry, scoring -8.49 on the Risk Expulsion Effectiveness Rating.